CABARET

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As storytellers, we strive to tell stories that reflect and illuminate the diversity of our shared humanity. We are grateful to our community and our audience members for joining us in this shared spirit of inclusion and equity for all.

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A MESSAGE FROM LISA K. BRYANT, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Once upon a time, in a bustling city where the lights shimmered like stars, there was a magnificent theater called “The Enchanted Stage.” Or, as it was known to the locals, Flat Rock Playhouse. It was renowned for its captivating performances, where the complex and beautiful tales of humanity came to life right before the audience’s eyes. In this enchanting theater, the storytellers, actors, and the technological wizards worked hand in hand to create a truly immersive experience. Every show was a masterpiece, blending the power of performance and cutting-edge technology.

One night, a young girl named Lily and her family were fortunate enough to secure tickets to a special performance at The Enchanted Stage. The show, titled “Threads of Time,” promised to take the audience on an extraordinary journey through history, celebrating the triumphs and tragedies of humanity. As Lily stepped into the theater, she was mesmerized by the grandeur of the stage. She took her seat, eagerly waiting for the show to begin. The lights dimmed, and the curtains slowly rose, revealing a scene that transported the audience back in time.

The story began with a brave knight riding across a lush green meadow, ready to battle a fearsome dragon. The audience gasped as the knight lunged forward, slashing his sword through the air, but instead of a dragon, a breathtaking holographic display brought the mythical creature to life. The theater walls transformed into a medieval castle, and the audience found themselves immersed in the sights and sounds of a bygone era. The spellbound spectators marveled as the actors fearlessly enacted scenes of knights, kings, and queens. Words of love, honor, and betrayal echoed through the theater.

As the show progressed, the tales shifted, taking the audience through the Renaissance period, the age of revolutions, and even the wonders of space exploration. Each era seamlessly transitioning into the next, thanks to the awe-inspiring stagecraft and the talents of the designers, craftsmen, and performers. Lily’s eyes sparkled with wonder as the poignant stories shared, both tragic and joyous, touched her heart and left a lasting impression.

As the final act approached, Lily realized that the true magic of “Threads of Time” was not just the technology or the performances. It was the way in which the stories resonated with the audience, reminding them of the shared humanity that we all carry within. With a standing ovation from the captivated crowd, the show came to an end, leaving the audience in awe of the incredible power of live theater. And so, “The Enchanted Stage” at Flat Rock Playhouse continued to weave its spell on all those who entered its doors, using the harmonious blend of performance and technology to showcase the timeless beauty and depth of the human spirit. For in these stories, we learn, we feel, and we discover that the connections between past and present can never be lost.

The 2024 season at Flat Rock Playhouse centers exploring the profound beauty and devastating complexity of our collective humanity, and endeavors to celebrate the role of technology and design in enriching storytelling. I hope that you, like Lilly, will relish the magic and impact of live theatre, crafted with passion and excellence by a team of dedicated Artists and Artisans right here on the great Flat Rock. Welcome to the show!

Lisa K. Bryant, Artistic Director

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A MESSAGE FROM MANAGING DIRECTOR, SAM YAEGER GOODRUM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Welcome to Flat Rock Playhouse and welcome to our 2024 Mainstage Season!

We are excited to host you. Whether you are here for the first time or hundredth, each show you see here is an opportunity for us to wow you, astound you, and hopefully make you feel and think.

Producing live theatre takes a village. It is not only the talented craftsmen and artists that bring shows to life from the paint on the scenery, to the actors you watch and the music you hear, but our patrons as well. It is through the collective experience of live theatre that we as a community grow and harness that power for impactful change.

Here at Flat Rock Playhouse, we believe in that power. We believe in the power of shared experiences and shared learning. From our education wing at Playhouse Jr. which provides K through Adult education, to the shows you’ll witness here on our Mainstage, our mission is to support lifelong learning and growth. But it takes the whole community to make that growth possible. To our patrons, volunteers, and donors, thank you for being a part of FRP’s 2024 season! So again welcome, we look forward to growing with you this year!

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CABARET BOOK BY JOE MASTEROFF BASED ON THE PLAY BY JOHN VAN DRUTEN AND STORIES BY CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD MUSIC BY JOHN KANDER, LYRICS BY FRED EBB

ORIGNALLY CO-DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY ROB MARSHALL ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY SAM MENDES DIRECTION AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY CHASE BROCK ASSOC. CHOREOGRAPHER / DANCE CAPTAIN JANE ABBOTT

MUSIC DIRECTOR ETHAN ANDERSEN

SCENIC DESIGNER ANDREW BOYCE

COSTUME DESIGNER TIM BARHAM

ASSIST. LIGHTING DESIGNER LOGAN TAYLOR

SOUND DESIGNER KURT DAVIS

HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER JAZZY JANE ARMSTRONG

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR BRANDON MCIVER

PROPS MANAGER KENZIE CONNER

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER BILL MUÑOZ*

ASSIST. STAGE MANAGER AMELIA DRISCOLL*

ASSIST. STAGE MANAGER LINDSEY A. MOSS*

ASSIST. STAGE MANAGER HANNAH KATE HAWVER

INTIMACY DIRECTOR LAURA RIKARD

PRODUCTION MANAGER ADAM GOODRUM

ASSOC. PRODUCTION MANAGER JOSHUA D. STEWART

ARTISTIC ASSISITANT J. TAYLOR WRIGHT

ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR ZACHARY KELLOGG

CASTING BY DALE BROWN, CSA

THE BAND

ETHAN ANDERSEN..................PIANO/CONDUCTOR PAUL BABELAY / BYRON HEDGEPETH..........DRUMS ANDY PRESTON................................................BASS

LIGHTING DESIGNER CHRISTOPHER AKERLIND

MISTY RONDEAU ...............................REEDS MAX KINARD .................................TRUMPET JOHN GRODRIAN ......................TROMBONE

THE CAST

JANE ABBOTT*..........................FRENCHIE, GORILLA LISA K. BRYANT*...............................SALLY BOWLES KAYLEE DACOSTA............................................TEXAS STEVEN ETIENNE*...........................................HANS CARISSA FIORILLO*........................................ROSIE RYAN FITZGERALD*.......................................BOBBY TANNER FRISBEY...........................................VICTOR BRIANNA HASTON........................................FRITZIE AMY JO JACKSON*..........................................KOST MADDIE FRANKE*.........................................HELGA

“Tomorrow Belongs to Me” Soloist - BRODY LACKORE

MARCY MCGUIGAN*............FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER JOSEPH MEDEIROS*....................................EMCEE PARKER POGUE*..................CLIFFORD BRADSHAW BRUCE SABATH*..............................HERR SCHULTZ AMANDA TONG*..............................................LULU SCOTT TREADWAY*..........................ERNST LUDWIG J. TAYLOR WRIGHT*...................................HERMAN CODY HOWARD......................................ENSEMBLE JOSEPH SHERER....................................ENSEMBLE

There will be a 15 minute intermission.

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CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

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ACT 1 “Willkommen”........................................................................................Emcee & Kit Kats “Welcome to Berlin”...............................................................................................Emcee “So What”............................................................................................Fraulein Schneider “Don’t Tell Mama”...............................................................................Sally & Kit Kat Girls “Mein Herr”.........................................................................................Sally & Kit Kat Girls “Perfectly Marvelous”......................................................................................Sally & Cliff “Two Ladies”...........................................................................................Emcee & Kit Kats “It Couldn’t Please Me More”......................................Fraulein Schneider & Herr Schultz “Tomorrow Belongs to Me”.....................................................................................Emcee “Maybe This Time”.....................................................................................................Sally “Money”...........................................................................................Emcee & Kit Kat Girls “Married”............................................................Herr Schultz, Fraulein Schneider & Kost “Tomorrow Belongs to Me” (Reprise)...............................Kost, Ernst Ludwig & Company ACT 2 “Entr’acte”..........................................................................................................Orchestra “Kick Line”........................................................................................Emcee & Kit Kat Girls “Married” (Reprise).......................................................................................Herr Schultz “If You Could See Her”............................................................................................Emcee “What Would You Do?”.......................................................................Fraulein Schneider “I Don’t Care Much”................................................................................................Emcee “Cabaret”...................................................................................................................Sally “Finale”........................................................................................................Cliff & Emcee

CABARET PRODUCTION STAFF Production Manager – Adam Goodrum Associate Production Manager – Joshua D. Stewart Production Stage Manager – Bill Muñoz* Assistant Stage Manager – Amelia Driscoll* Assistant Stage Manager – Lindsey A. Moss* Assistant Stage Manager – Hannah Kate Hawver Technical Director – Brandon McIver Scene Shop Foreman – Emily Rich Head Carpenter – Philip Link Staff Carpenter – Scott Farnworth Carpenter – Laura Lumetta Scenic Charge – Steph Charaska Assistant Scenic Charge – K. Shaly Farmer Scenic Artist – Suzanne Barnes Costume Shop Manager – Tim Barham Assistant Costume Shop Manager – Alice Bryant Head of Wardrobe – Amy Pavelka

Stitcher – Betty Miller Stitcher / Wardrobe Assistant – Jazzy Jane Armstrong Costume Shop Volunteer – Kathryn Wells Costume Shop Volunteer – Cahi Mahaffey Head of Lighting and Projections – Logan Taylor Head Electrician – Georgi Fenimore Production Electrician – Sarah Cribbs Staff Electrician – Andrew Westbrook Head of Audio – Kurt Davis Audio Engineer – Mason Sams A2 Microphone Technician – Rachel Peterkin Props Manager – Kenzie Conner Assistant Props Manager – Lane Shoemaker Props Artisan – Maddie Abelson Run Crew – Coleman Campbell Overhire Carpenter & Props Artisan – Gabrielle Tillinghast

SCOTT TREADWAY* J. TAYLOR WRIGHT* (ERNST LUDWIG) (HERMAN)

CODY HOWARD (ENSEMBLE)

JOSEPH SHERER (ENSEMBLE)

THE CAST JANE ABBOTT* (FRENCHIE, GORILLA) (she/her) is delighted to be making her Flat Rock Playhouse Debut. A life-long New Yorker, Jane holds a B.A. in Dance from Columbia University. Favorite credits include the Mark Morris Dance Group (THE HARD NUT, L’ALLEGRO, PEPPERLAND, THE LOOK OF LOVE), The Chase Brock Experience (THE JOYCE, FIRE ISLAND DANCE FEST.), DIAVOLO: ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION, GENERAL MISCHIEF DANCE THEATRE, OLIVIA PALACIOS DANCE, WEST SIDE STORY and THE MUSIC MAN at North Shore Music Theater, and the international tour of LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL. Jane performed in multiple Off-Broadway productions with the Chase Brock Experience, including the revival of THE FOUR SEASONS, and in the original casts of THE GIRL WITH THE ALKALINE EYES and BIG SHOT - the latter of which she also worked on as the associate choreographer and dance captain. She has been a proud disciple of Mr. Brock since their first meeting in 2016 and is thrilled to unite yet again on this beautiful production. @janeabbott10 LISA K. BRYANT* (SALLY BOWLES) This season marks Lisa’s tenth year as the Artistic Director for the State Theatre of North Carolina, and first time back on stage in a musical in...a while. Select favorite FRP performances include (Velma Von Tussle) HAIRSPRAY, (May) THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY, (Bianca) KISS ME, KATE, and (Peggy Sawyer) 42ND STREET. Select favorite Directing projects include THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, MACBETH, WEST SIDE STORY, GOD OF CARNAGE, AMADEUS, RENT, MY FAIR LADY, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and many more. As ever, a special thanks to the extraordinary Playhouse Staff and every artist whose talent, dedication, and passion make ‘The Rock’ rock! Finally, a heartfelt thanks to Chase and Ethan for inviting me back to the stage, to Jane, Taylor, and the cast for their support and excellence, and to Mickey and Lisa H. for the additional assists. Love to Jb and Nahla. Thank you for supporting live theatre!

KAYLEE DACOSTA (TEXAS) was born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and grew up in Orlando, Florida. Credits include MTV VMAs (Olivia Rodrigo), HELLO, DOLLY (Marriott Theatre), and member of commercial contemporary company “treadFAST”. She is excited to join the CABARET cast and make her debut at Flat Rock Playhouse. Kaylee is beyond grateful for the unequivocal support she receives from her family and friends.

STEVEN ETIENNE* (HANS) is making his Flat Rock Playhouse debut! He is based in Atlanta where he balances work in Film, TV, Theatre, Dance, & Voiceover. It’s a treat to have the versatility to do it all! He thanks Chase & the Flat Rock team for this experience. Favorite credits: Theatre: CATS (City Springs Theatre Co.), IN THE HEIGHTS (City Springs Theatre Co.), NEWSIES (Gateway Playhouse), THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS (The REP Pittsburgh), AFTER MIDNIGHT (Norwegian Cruise Lines). Film: A JAZZMAN’S BLUES (Netflix). Dance: WIG (Todrick Hall). @StevenATN | stevenetienne.com

CARISSA FIORILLO* (ROSIE) Broadway: ALADDIN. National Tours: ALADDIN (1st National Tour), RADIO CITY ROCKETTES (Rockette), BULLETS OVER BROADWAY (1st National Tour), GUYS AND DOLLS. Film/TV; KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE (Emmy Nominated), SNL, and more. Love to my family, especially Mom. @carissafiorillo RYAN FITZGERALD* (BOBBY) is elated to be apart of this production. Most recently Ryan played Neil Sedaka in BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROL KING MUSICAL at the Arvada Center. He was a part of the Papermill playhouse production of DISNEY’S HERCULES, as well as The New Groups world premier musical BLACK NO MORE with music by Tariq Trotter of The Roots.

Favorite roles include Leaf Coneybear in SPELLING BEE, Action in WEST SIDE STORY, and Zoltan Karpathy in Michael Arden’s production of MY FAIR LADY. TANNER FRISBEY* (VICTOR) is a Kansas City native who has lived in New York City for the past 7 years. Tanner graduated from Pace University with his BFA in Commercial Dance (2021). Some of his credits include: Royal Caribbean, Powerball, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Scarlett Entertainment, Mr. And Mrs. Smith (Amazon Studios), and Elsbeth. Tanner has spent the last three years post grad, performing all over the world, teaching all over the midwest/east coast, and judging for various competitions. Tanner is currently on faculty at Tribe Body and on staff at Revel Dance Convention. Tanner is also YPAD Certified as a teacher. He hopes to share his passion for creating, choreographing, and performing to as many people as possible. @tannerfrisbey BRIANNA HASTON (FRITZIE) is an allium of Oklahoma City University and a Hendersonville, NC native. She has performed in several productions at the Flat Rock Playhouse including WEST SIDE STORY, CINDERELLA, A CHORUS LINE, A FLAT ROCK CHRISTMAS, and BROADWAY ON THE ROCK. She has also performed at several different venues such as Carnival Cruises, Disney World, the Holiday Bowl, and The Sugar Bowl. Her passion for dance started at a young age at Pat’s School of Dance in Hendersonville, NC where she received a well-rounded education in ballet, tap, and jazz. Brianna’s dream is to continue performing and living life to the fullest.

AMY JO JACKSON* (FRAULEIN KOST) they/she: An award-winning cabaret artist for their acclaimed Tennessee Williams solo show THE BRASS MENAGERIE (2022 Bistro Award; Denovan Residency 2019). Fav stage: COCKTAIL MAGIQUE and SEVEN SINS with Company XIV, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Weston), FUN HOME (SpeakEasy Stage), LITTLE MERMAID (Arkansas Rep), CYMBELINE (Opera House Arts). Film/TV credits include HIGH MAINTENANCE, Sister Tammy in DICKS: THE MUSICAL (A24), and the singing voice of an animated crab in UNDER THE BOARDWALK (Paramount). AJJ’s original musical HATCHETATION was a 2021 selection at the O’Neill (NMTC) and of the 2023 Kilroy’s List/Web. Their work as a kabarettist and nightlife artist has found them on just about every cabaret and comedy stage in NYC. As a text/dialect coach, they’ve worked extensively in NYC and regionally, most notably on Broadway’s KINKY BOOTS. BFA Boston Conservatory.

ABOUT THE CAST MADDIE FRANKE* (HELGA) Couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at her favorite place on earth. She started as an apprentice here in 2008, and they just can’t get rid of her. Most recently seen as Mary Delgado in JERSEY BOYS, her other FRP credits include A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS, PROPOSALS, SOUTH PACIFIC, CINEMATASTIC, LETTERLAND, MAMMA MIA, JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT, ANNIE, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED..., MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, ALL SHOOK UP (twice!), MAN OF LAMANCHA, and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. She also choreographed LETTERLAND, ALADDIN, and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. Other credits include; Off Broadway: SLEEP NO MORE, KICKING AND SCREAMING (Assistant Director) In her spare time she also is an illustrator and designer. You might have seen some of her design work around town at ShareWell Coffee and Mountain Juicery! Huge thank you to Chase, all of my Flat Rock friends, and my family!

MARCY MCGUIGAN* (FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER) I am always happy to return to the Artistic Team here at The Rock.

Having the oppurtunity to share the stage with Lisa K. Bryant again will always call me back to the Mountains. I learn and grow here every season and working with Chase Brock and Reggie Law is all an actor could wish for. Thank you for supporting our Artistic Endeavours.

JOSEPH MEDEIROS* (EMCEE) Joseph has appeared on Broadway in Edward Albee’s THREE TALL WOMEN, GROUNDHOG DAY, MATILDA, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, WEST SIDE STORY, WICKED, WHITE CHRISTMAS, GUYS AND DOLLS, GREASE, and BIG, THE MUSICAL. He has also performed in New York at Lincoln Center, Second Stage, The York Theater Company, and City Center Encores. He is currently engaged in a longterm project centered around performing Homer’s ODYSSEY in the original Greek. He has a BFA in Musical Theater from CCM at the University of Cincinnati and a Graduate Certificate in Classics from Columbia University.

PARKER POGUE* (CLIFF) is an actor based in New York City who is delighted to be making his Flat Rock Playhouse debut in CABARET. He has been in numerous theater, film, and TV shows, including BILLIONS, THE GOOD WIFE, LAW & ORDER: SVU, BRAINDEAD, and THE CARRIE DIARIES. I am grateful to the incomparable Chase Brock for bringing me along on this adventure, as well as to my family, friends, and Ru. BRUCE SABATH* (HERR SCHULTZ) Bruce is thrilled to be making his Flat Rock debut. New York: Larry in COMPANY (Tony® Award – Best Revival), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH (Drama Desk Award – Best Revival), CAGNEY, HELLO AGAIN (Drama Desk nomination – Best Revival), THE GIG, PLATINUM, JERUSALEM SYNDROME. Bruce’s MAC Award-nominated one-man show SEARCHING FOR TEVYE has played to sold-out houses in New York and regional venues. Regional highlights: Asolo Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, Geva Theatre, The Old Globe, Portland Stage, Stages St. Louis (FIDDLER IN THE ROOF – Tevye - Broadway World Award) and the Wick Theatre. TV: “The Blacklist,”

“Elementary,” “Madam Secretary,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Mrs. Maisel,” “Ramy” and “Limitless”. Graduate of Harvard, Wharton and The William Esper Studio. Thanks to Karen, Michael, Jeremy, Kat, Margot, and Junie for dreaming with me. www.BruceSabath.com, @bsabath on Instagram.

AMANDA TONG* (LULU) is beyond excited to be returning to this wonderful stage. She was last seen in Jersey Boys playing the role of Lorraine. She also played Judy in A CHORUS LINE, Annelle in STEEL MAGNOLIAS and was in the Christmas Show at the Rock for the last two years. Some of her past favorite regional credits include: Regional Premiere FLASHDANCE (Gloria); INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella); ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (Rachel); MAN OF LA MANCHA (Antonia); SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Stephanie)*Winner for Most Impressive Actress in a Lead Role; GODSPELL (Robin); MARVELOUS WONDERETTES (Cindy Lou); Regional Premiere ROCK OF AGES (Constance, u/s Sherrie); CRAZY FOR YOU (Polly); I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE (Woman 1); DAUGHTER OF SOCIETY (Herself) *New York SummerFest Winner for Best Vocalist in a New Musical; A WALL APART-Air Supply Musical New York Musical Festival. Amanda is a member of the USO Show Troupe where she has had the honor and privilege to travel all over the world performing for our troops, veterans and their families. Her extreme gratitude to Lisa, Chase, Ethan, and the rest of the Flat Rock family. To her dreamy husband Sean, I love you! Proud member of Actors Equity. Galatians 6:9 SCOTT TREADWAY* (ERNST LUDWIG) Scott has cursed WNC Stages for the past 41 years in 180-ish productions between the Playhouse and North Carolina Stage Company.

He would like to welcome you to his season of evil characters! Favorite shows include STONES IN HIS POCKETS, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, THE 39 STEPS, the “TUNA” plays, the “JEEVES” plays and bunches more. But his favorite role of all is that of “ Ava’s Dad.” J. TAYLOR WRIGHT* (HERMAN) is thankful to be spending his third summer in Flat Rock. During those three years he has acted, directed, choreographed, and assistant directed in ten productions at the Playhouse: CABARET makes eleven! You may have seen him this season in JERSEY BOYS and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION. Select credits: National Tour and Chinese Premiere of A CHORUS LINE, AFTERGLOW (Off B-way), Hangar Theatre, The Cape Playhouse, New London Barn Playhouse, Northern Stage, Uptown Players. Unending thanks to Lisa, Chase, Jane, Aunt B and Mom for their support in this crazy but beautiful business. Learn more at j-tw.com.

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE STAFF ADMINISTRATION Mangaing Director – Samantha Goodrum Business Manager – Andrea Cochran Finance and Payroll Manager – Tracy Holbert HR Consultant – Sharon Cambell ARTISTIC Artistic Director – Lisa K. Bryant Music Director – Ethan Andersen Assoc. Music Director – Zachery Kellogg Company Manager – Scott Treadway DEVELOPMENT Director of Development – Olivia Palmer Major Gifts Officer – Jim Brewer Development Associate – Debra Nelson Community Engagement Manager - Michael Arrowood Resource Development and Community Relations Officer – Bailey Dalton MARKETING Director of Marketing – Christy Souther Digital Media Coordinator – Jeb Purcell EDUCATION Director of Education – Lauren Hopkins PRODUCTION Production Manager – Adam Goodrum Assoc Production Manager – Joshua D. Stewart Technical Director – Brandon McIver Costume Shop Manager – Tim Barham Head of Lighting and Projections – Logan Taylor Head of Audio – Kurt Davis Props Manager – Kenzie Conner BOX OFFICE Box Office Manager – Stephanie Orr Patron Services Manager - Heather Campbell-Smith Customer Service Team Leader – Meredith King Customer Service Rep – Sarah Thorn Customer Service Rep – Alyson Gooch House Manager / Customer Service Rep – Jess Casey House Manager – Emmett Casey House Manager – Libby Morris FACILITES Facilties Director – Paul Feraldi Assoc Facilities Director / Concessions Manager – Bryan Taylor

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CHASE BROCK (DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER) made his FRP debut in 1990, appearing in Vagabond School of the Drama productions Let’s Hear it for America!, All Hallow’s Eve and Once Upon a Shoe directed by Wendy Wilkins and The Little Mermaid and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow directed by Betsy Bisson. Brock has returned to FRP to conceive, direct and choreograph The Nutcracker, co-conceive and choreograph Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and direct and choreograph The Music Man. Brock made his Broadway debut at 16 in the original cast of Susan Stroman’s revival of The Music Man, assisted choreographers Ann Reinking on The Look of Love and Kathleen Marshall on Wonderful Town, made his Broadway debut as a choreographer at 27 with Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and choreographed William Inge’s Picnic and Joe Iconis’s Be More Chill, which he also choreographed on London’s West End, in Japan, off-Broadway, and in its original production at Two River Theater in New Jersey.

Brock choreographed the American, German, Austrian and Japanese companies of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the original Japanese musical The Ghost and The Lady, currently playing in Tokyo.

TV work includes serving as onscreen theater director for the Fiddler on the Roof episode of Kristen Bell’s Encore!

(Disney+) and choreographing Dash & Lily (Netflix), Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) and co-choreographing Lizzo’s About Damn Time (BET Awards). Video games include Dance on Broadway (Nintendo Wii, PS3.

In opera, Brock choreographed Bartlett Sher’s production of Gounod’s opera Roméo et Juliette (The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Salzburger Festspiele, Great Performances (PBS) and The Met: Live in HD cinema series).

Brock is Artistic Director of the New York-based contemporary dance company The Chase Brock Experience, now in its 17th year, for which Brock has commissioned and premiered 9 original scores and created 34 original works of dance theater which have been presented from New York to North Carolina to Maine. Brock has choreographed for The Public Theater, Roundabout Theatre Company, Second Stage and the Vineyard Theatre, and in regional theaters including The Old Globe, American Repertory Theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company, La Jolla Playhouse, Paper Mill Playhouse and many more, also serving as guest professor or choreographer at The Juilliard School, Barnard College/ Columbia University and Yale School of Drama. Brock is co-founder with Rob Berman of Modern Accord Depot, an arts residency space in the Hudson Valley which has hosted over 250 artists including Regina Spektor, Lloyd Knight, Hope Boykin, Caleb Teicher, Doug Varone and many more.

Brock is currently developing three musicals by Eric Dietz, Luna and the Gold River Docks, Delirious Berlin and Pole, as well as the film Starlite.

ETHAN ANDERSEN (MUSIC DIRECTOR) is grateful to be a Vagabond and to help bring quality regional theatre to this community. Currently, he serves as FRP’s Resident Music Director, but he’s also served as a writer, educator, actor, apprentice director, and apprentice in his time at the playhouse. He was the music director and conductor of the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER national tour and Elon University’s Music Theatre program. On Broadway, he’s played piano for MEAN GIRLS and Company and conducted for BCEFA’s Easter Bonnet Competition. As a writer, Ethan is a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, ASCAP, and Dramatists Guild. He is proud to be building

the Playhouse Jr. Licensing program, featuring his new musicals SLOWPOKE!, ROOTABAGA EXPRESS!, LETTERLAND ALIVE!, and GREETINGS FROM NORTH CAROLINA!. Ethan received a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. ethan-andersen.com ANDREW BOYCE (SCENIC DESIGNER) is a Chicago based designer working in Theatre, Opera, Dance, and Film/TV. Flat Rock Debut. Recent credits: Thanksgiving Play @ Steppenwolf; Choice @ McCarter Theater; Barber of Seville @ Opera Theater of St Louis. Boyce’s work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, and most major regional and LORT theaters across the U.S. Opera and Dance credits with: Lyric Opera of Chicago, Opera Theater of St. Louis, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ballet Idaho, Boston Lyric Opera, Curtis Opera, Philadelphia Orchestra, among others. TV/Film: Shining Girls (Apple TV); Poker Face (Peacock). Yale School of Drama. Associate Professor of Design at Northwestern. www.andrewboycedesign.com TIM BARHAM (COSTUME DESIGNER) He is extremely excited to be working at Flat Rock Playhouse this season.

Prior to moving to North Carolina and living in a tiny house community with his husband, Tim worked for 28 years as the resident Costume Designer at Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California. He was responsible for 25 mainstage productions a year. He retired only to find his way back to a Costume Shop. He is blessed to again be a part of a wonderful design team.

CHRISTOPHER AKERLIND (LIGHTING DESIGNER) has designed lighting, and occasionally scenery for over 650 productions at theater, opera and dance companies across the country and around the world. Recent work includes DON GIOVANNI (Santa Fe Opera), MANNING (Portland Stage Company) and ANGELS IN AMERICA (Arena Stage).

He teaches on the faculty of the Theater School at CALARTS. LOGAN TAYLOR (ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER) is currently in his first season as Head of Lighting and Projections for Flat Rock Playhouse. He graduated from The Brevard College in 2017, receiving a B.A. in Theatrical Design & Production emphasizing in Lighting Design. After graduating he worked as the Lighting Director for the Grammy award winning band the Steep Canyon Rangers touring North America from 2017-2021. He then simultaneously joined the Steve Martin and Martin Short tour “Now you see them, Soon you won’t” starting with their Netflix special working as an Assistant Video Designer and Assistant Monitor Engineer from 2018-2021. Logan is excited to start a new chapter of his life with Flat Rock Playhouse.

KURT DAVIS (SOUND DESIGNER) is currently in his third season as Head of Audio for Flat Rock Playhouse. He graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2015, receiving a B.F.A. in Theatrical Design & Production emphasizing in Sound Design. Since then, he has worked in multiple performing arts venues across the country, including Shakespeare Theatre Company, New Stage Theatre, The Warehouse Theatre, and The Brevard Music Center. Favorite designs include MACBETH, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, (Flat Rock Playhouse), THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE (Warehouse Theatre), BRIGHT STAR, and SWEAT (New Stage Theatre).

JAZZY JANE ARMSTRONG (HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER) is thrilled to be back for her second season here on the Rock!

She is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. Some recent work was at Gulfshore Playhouse as a wardrobe intern and at the Weston Theatre Company as a wardrobe supervisor and costume/ wardrobe assistant.

BRANDON MCIVER (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR) is celebrating his second full season with Flat Rock after joining the theatre at the very end of 2022. He has worked in numerous scene shops in various capacities over the last 20 years. In 2003 he moved to Columbia, SC where he began his theatre career as ATD with Trustus Theatre. Throughout his artistic adventure, Brandon has worked as a carpenter, painter and props and scenic designer for many if not all of the theatre, dance and opera companies in Columbia. He has also designed/built scenery, special effects and props for independent film and commercial video. On a smaller scale, Brandon has built scenery and served as puppeteer for the Columbia Marionette Theatre. After relentless vacationing in WNC for the last 15 years, he decided to finally become a resident.

KENZIE CONNER (PROPS MANAGER) is thrilled to be returning for the 2024 Season! Originally from Roanoke, VA, she is a theater professional with nearly 3 decades of experience in performance, props, puppetry, scenic design, stage management, choreography, special effects makeup, technical direction, and production management. After spending a wonderful summer as an intern here at FRP, graduating college, and then spending a year abroad in Ireland, she was lucky enough to work on board Disney Cruise Line for over 3 years. She has worked for the Virginia Children’s Theatre, the Jefferson Center, and many other regional arts organizations in various capacities. Apart from being a theater professional, she has spent time working in event management as the Director of Events for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Ohio, and has spent over a decade as a freelance wedding and event coordinator.

BILL MUÑOZ* (PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER) This year marks Bill’s 33rd season at Flat Rock Playhouse, and 35th year as a proud Union Member of Actors’ Equity Association. Starting out as an apprentice in 1985, through subsequent years, he went from Scenic Carpenter to Actor to Stage Manager to Fight Choreographer to year-round staff as Production Manager. Although now he “stepped down” to only be hired seasonally, he always looks forward to return to this special community at the “Rock.” Special thanks to those who support live theatre and make the arts an important contribution to society. Much love to his wife and daughter, the two most important people of his life.

AMELIA DRISCOLL* (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is thrilled to be back at Flat Rock Playhouse working on another fantastic production. In 2012, she graduated from UNC Wilmington with a BFA in Creative Writing and a minor in Theatre. Since then, she has worked as an Production Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager for theatres in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. She would like to thank the cast, crew, production team, and everyone at FRP for making this a wonderful experience. Finally, to her friends and family, a huge thank you for their endless support and love.

LINDSEY A. MOSS (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is thrilled to be back at FRP and to be part of this important production. Previous credits include Hairspray, Les Miserables, The Last Five Years, and Miss Saigon (among many oth-

ers) at Flat Rock Playhouse; Vrooommm! at Triad Stage; and Twelve Dates of Christmas-2017 & 2018, Lifespan of a Fact, The Roommate, Be Here Now, and Thurgood at North Carolina Stage Company. Many thanks to Lisa, Adam, Billy, Amelia, Hannah Kate, and the entire FRP team for having me back and a BIG thank you to YOU for supporting live theatre.”

HANNAH KATE HAWVER (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is from Myrtle Beach, SC and just finished her third year at the College- Conservatory of Music (CCM) studying stage management. She has previously worked at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Gulfshore Playhouse and is thrilled to be in Flat Rock for her first summer.

ZACHARY KELLOGG (ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR) is an internationally acclaimed jazz and classical artist. Select credits include, “Broadway Holiday” (Transcendence Theatre Company) & “Play Me Off: Songs from Home’’ (Off Broadway). Zachary is a member of the Dramatist Guild and is eternally grateful to be doing what he loves. For more information, visit ZacharyKelloggMusic.com @ZacharyKelloggMusic ADAM GOODRUM (PRODUCTION MANAGER) Adam graduated from UNC School of the Arts in with a B.F.A. in Technical Direction. After graduating he went to Goodspeed Opera House where he spent 3 years climbing the ranks from a Carpenter, Lead Welder, Master Carpenter to their Assistant Technical Director 2007. He then moved to DC to become Signature Theatre’s Technical Director. After a year with Signature he returned to Goodspeed to take over as their Technical Director where he stayed from 2009-2013. In 2013 Adam moved closer to home and joined the Flat Rock Playhouse staff where he took on the position of Technical Director, and in 2014, he moved up to be the Production Manager. Adam is happy to have found his place back in his home state of NC where he is closer to family and friends and where he and his wife, Samantha welcomed their first child Ryden to the Vagabond Family in 2018.

JOSHUA STEWART (ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER) is currently in his third season with Flat Rock Playhouse.

Originally hailing from Illinois, he received a Bachelors of Science in Theatre Production from Illinois State University and a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to settling in Western North Carolina, Joshua traveled the US as a production manager and stage manager. He has worked with companies such as Florida Grand Opera, the Atlanta Opera, Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre Company, and Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts, among others.

DALE BROWN (CASTING DIRECTOR) 30 years to the summer after appearing on stage at the Playhouse, Dale is delighted to rejoin the Vagabonds ranks as casting director. His work in casting includes - Broadway: Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot; A Little Night Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, Guys & Dolls (w/ Tara Rubin Casting). Off-Broadway: Gorgeous Nothings (upcoming – Life Jacket Theater), Our Brother’s Son (w/ Jason Styres), America Is Hard to See, Daddy Long Legs (Drama Desk Nom), Old Jews Telling Jokes. Regional: Run Bambi Run (world premier), Titanic, Nativity Variations, The Chinese Lady, The Who & the What (Milwaukee Rep); The Heart Sellers, John Proctor is the Villain (Huntington); In the Heights (Seattle Rep), Things I Know to Be True (Arizona Theatre Co.) 2 Pianos 4 Hands, In the Heights (Cincinnati Playhouse), Sense & Sensibility (Chicago Shakespeare), Disgraced (Syracuse), Lives of Reason, In This House (Two River Theatre).

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Find peace and tranquility in this new garden of remembrance.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s founder, Robroy Farquhar, settled in this beautiful mountain region to celebrate the joys of nature and create a safe haven to practice his craft. In 2021, we continue to embrace the quiet serenity of our beautiful surroundings with The Leiman Garden of Remembrance.

David and Sharon Leiman donated this hallowed ground in memory of the six million Jews and millions of other men, women, and children murdered by Nazi Germany. The garden invites us all to remember, learn, reflect and NEVER FORGET. David and Sharon first came to Flat Rock Playhouse in 2016 for the all-star hit production, Million Dollar Quartet. We are honored and overjoyed to call this dynamic duo part of the Flat Rock Playhouse team of patrons, donors, and volunteers.

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Festival Highlights Lockhart Conducts Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev Judy Collins • Aoife O’Donovan La Bohème • July 4th Patriotic Pops The Empire Strikes Back in Concert David Sanborn • Béla Fleck

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2024 Donor Listing Individual, foundation, and corporate donors make it possible to produce high-quality, hand-crafted live theater and arts education programs at Flat Rock Playhouse.

We are deeply grateful for your support.

To see a full listing of our incredible supporters, please visit our Virtual Playbill.

Donations below represent 14-month cumulative giving totals through 05/21/2024. Please contact debranelson@flatrockplayhouse.org if correction is necessary.

BOLD NAMES = The Vagabond Society RED NAMES = 2024 Subscribers ITALIC NAMES = 2024 Donor Concierge Club BLOCKBUSTERS ($100,000+) Charlotte & Bob Otto SHOWSTOPPERS ($50,000+) Dennis & Victoria Flanagan Paul M. Simons & Buddy Hughes Joe & Hilda Ippolito (in memory of Don & Joanne Rathgeb) David & Sharon Leiman MEGASTARS ($25,000+) Clyde & Nina Allen (in honor of Lisa K. Bryant & Paul Feraldi) Nancy & Richard Burns Lynn & Bob Davidson Robin & Gene Hamme SUPERSTARS ($10,000+) Audrey Love Charitable Foundation J. Jette & Linda Edwards Campbell Beth & Jon Couch Peter Parry (in memory of John S. Cox) The Larry & Ashley David Foundation R Dean Jollay Jr. Joseph Laughter & Scott Keels

David & Terri Luck Bill & Miller Medina Daryl & David Nelms George & Sioux Oliva Bob DiBella & Carol Savage Nancy & Alan Sawyer Jo & Bob Staton

STARS ($5,000) John & Lisa K. Bryant Kay & Franke Burke Terri Eisenhauer Deanna & David Ellis Ted Etherington (in memory of Carolyn Etherington) Bill & Sally Hale Kim & Dave Hinkleman Dr. Rick & Flora Hobson Thomas T. & Bernice F. Irvin Foundation Mal & Mary Kessinger Dot Moyer The Perkins Charitable Foundation Justin E. Richards (in honor of Jan & Pete Richards) Bill & Carolyn Robichaux Suz & Mike Weitzel IMPRESSARIOS ($2,500+) Ellen & Lindsey Allen David Coates Carol Gettig & Charlie Phillips Candi & Josh Guffey Barbara Guidos Sherri & Rick Holbert Judy Hoyer Steve & Sheryl Jamerson Diane Kyker Peggy & Don Luy Nancy & Larry McGaughy Beverly Melenyzer Tim Parks & Lance Hiatt Tracy Robinson & Mark Salmanson Joy & Eric Rutherfurd Amy Singletary Robert Stone & Jan Hundhausen Jan & David Sullivan Robert & Elaine Waring Gary Warlen Martha Wurzel (in honor of Philly Kohn) Diane & Dale Zuck HEADLINERS ($1,000+) Ken Adams Jennifer Andersen (in honor of Ethan F. Andersen) Anonymous Jerry & Linda Ariail Jim & Carol Avallone Connie & Gib Backlund Allan & Terri Baer

David & Debra Baker (in memory of Marsha Raney & Virginia Camp) Bob & Karen Balkman David Bowers Dale Salvaggio Bradshaw & Sophia Bradshaw Kay Brems Sharon Campbell Bob & Mary Chamberlain John & Donna Crawford (in honor of all the actors & staff) Julie Davis Steve Dozier Group Marvin & Patricia Eargle Jan & Jeff Egolf Dr. & Mrs. William T. Garrison Gayden & Janell Gauthier (in honor of Deceased Family Members) Adam & Sam Goodrum Harry & Sarah Grymes Rod & Diane Hansen Gordon & Sarah Herring Don Holder (in honor of John & Lisa Bryant) Bruce Holliday & Denise Cumbee Long Ann & Bob Irelan Diane Jankowski Steve & Sharon Johnson Kay Jollay Joyce Jolly Kirsch Family Bob & Paulette Kurek Bryan Wesselink & Carmen Lehtinen Erwin & Nancy Maddrey Tom Marshall Sandy & Bill Martin Caroline Gunther & John McCormick

Tod & Renita McDougal McKibbin Family Donor Advised Fund of CFHC, Inc. Richard Mears Beth Allen Menyhart Nancy Miller Roberta Moll Libby Morris Lois S. Carlson & Jerome Mrowca Tom & Jackie Murrill Robert Nosal & Robert Trisolini Belinda Parks (in honor of A. Lee Parks, Jr.) Jeff & Melanie Pieper William Reese

Turner & Debbie Rouse Edwin & June Salvesen Troy, Kate, Beth, Drew Scarborough (in honor of Nancy & Larry McGaughy) Michael & Judy Scharf Lynne & Phil Seymour George & Cathy Shields Shannon & Jon Sigmon (in honor of The Goodrum Family - Far & Wide) Helen & Russell Smart Jane & Bill Swafford Jane Rouse Waddell David & Lorraine Watson Tricia & Bill Wearmouth Sandra Woodfin Williams Young Family Charitable Fund (in honor of Charlotte Otto) 2024 CORPORATE, GOVERNMENT & FOUNDATION SUPPORT A Friend of Flat Rock Playhouse Joseph Laughter Clothier & Scott Keels Design Terri Eisenhauer Signature Properties AdventHealth Charlotte & Bob Otto New Initiatives Fund Knox Law The Shubert Foundation Mainstage Season Sponsors Charlotte & Bob Otto The Village of Flat Rock David & Sharon Leiman Mainstage Tryon Estates - ACT Retirement Life Communities Forvis Private Client Marked Tree Vineyard Henderson County Government North Carolina Arts Council United Community Bank Henderson County Tourism Development Authority PMI Blue Ridge Van Winkle Law Firm Robin & Gene Hamme New Works Founders Fund Victoria Flanagan, AAMFT Clinical Fellow, Trauma and Grief Counseling Henderson Oil Co Inc. Joe & Hilda Ippolito Black Box Stage Southern Alarm & Security

PERFORMERS ($500+) Anonymous S & J Family Fund at Community Foundation Tampa Bay Sonia & Jerry Arnold (in memory of Bridget Bartlett) Eileen Bailey Marti & Julian Biller Kay Brems Richard & Sally Brigden Sherry K. Brooks Becky Bruening (in memory of James Bruening) Michael & Ann Campbell Keets Cassar Elaine Cole Gerard & Odette Coluccelli Norris and Cricket Crigler Mark & Meredith Dornenburg Elizabeth Justice Giving Trust Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc. Christopher & Mary Fender Mark Finley Greg & Carol Fouts Gayden & Janell Gauthier (in honor of Deceased Family Members) Mary & Graham Hallward Rod & Diane Hansen Sandy & Donna Hastie Herbert & Pamela Hertner Patti & Phil Byrd Jana & Bill Humleker Robert Stone & Jan Hundhausen Carl J. Johnson & Alexandra Das M & W Johnson Amy Johnston Lynda Jollay Joe Pucilowski & Susan Kasper Lee & Sarah King Dan & Edie Lang Ernest Levinson Phil & Cynthia Lewis Jonathan & Kristen Lyda David & Nancy Mahoney David & Susan Marchette Tom Marshall Charles Marston Carol Martinez Geoffrey Masukawa Elizabeth & Brian McCormick Sandra & Donald McIntyre Gail McLeod Linda Meade & John Luechtefeld Leslie & Charles Mishner Tim & Joey Mock Judi Moolten Beverly Morris Dennis Mountain Susan Nation Mike & Rosemary Nelson

Jim & Kitty Olson LTC Robert T. & Patricia A. Payne Sue Payne (in memory of Jayne & Gloria) Angela & Joe Peiso Allan Pennington & Lois Mikrut Paige Posey & Mark Warwick Gordon & Leona Query Charles & Dianne Russ Edwin & June Salvesen M. H. Seibold (in memory of Marvin Seibold) Lewis Singer Dr and Mrs Leonard Snyder Barbara Stangl (In memory of Patricia Burkholder Stepp) The Paton Fund of Community Foundation of Henderson County, Inc. Danny & Gina Sandy Taraszki Lana & Raymond Tetzlaff George & MG Tyda Amy Underwood Nick & Merrie Weedman (in honor of former Mayor Robert V Staton) Robin & Bonnie Worcester BACKERS ($250+) Wedge & Debbie Abels From Friends of Flat Rock Theater Paul A. Abry Roger C. Adams Karen Adkisson Jane & Terry B. Andersen Virginia Bailey Rex & Becky Banadyga (in memory of George Wilkins) Bill & Ceelie Beacham William C. Beck Sandra Bennett Charles & Nancy Blakely Kari Bos & Robert Vorona Helen & Chuck Bosshart Jim Bradford & Ruby Grimm Robert & Ann Braswell Geri Brink Robert Brown Nancy Buchan Bob & Kathy Bushong Brant & Judy Bynum Eileen & Pat Cafferty Robert & Jeannette Cannon Carol & Rocco Cassone Kathy & Gary Christensen Alice Clark Edie Clark Brent & Lynn Clever Celia Cogdell (in memory of Jerry Cogdell) Maureen Coleman Carol Coles

Adele & Newt Colston Barbara Connell Robin Coseo Thomas & JoAnn Cox Anna & Graeme Dalziel Betsy Darnall (in memory of Tom Darnall) Dr. & Mrs. Amal Das Sandy J. Davis Diane Dillingham Ron & Debbie Evilia David & Bonnie Gold (in memory of Herberet Novack) Goldens Connie Goodrum Lt. Col. Walter Goodwin Esq Tom Gurley Earle Haire Jr Bob & Myra Hannah Jerry & Melissa Harrelson Mike & Paula Harrison Jacque & Woody Headden Peter & Sandi Heckman Paula & Ron Hoffman Ginny & David Hoppenworth Lynn & Allan Huffman Debbie & Standford Hyslop Alan Jastczemski Andrea & Jim Johannsen Deborah Johnson (in memory of C.B. Johnson) Johanna Johnson David & Julia Johnson Clariette Joseph Andrea Sundberg Martin Kalb Michael Kavouklisv Ken & Sue Kilburn Judy & Bill LaMée John N. Leach Jr Laura & Ron Leatherwood Dudley & Becky Lehman Elaine & Jon Levine Anat Levi-Wipranik C. A. Lewis Doris Loomis Stephen Machiz Gayle Magruder Robert & Frances Martino Gene M. May John & Susan McCormick Herbert & Diana Mcguire Howard & Mary Lou McJunkin Jr Anne Mercer Charlene Miller Bill & Charlotte Moore Trish Morgan Deborah Mounts Angelique Murphy Janet Newman Berry Dennis O’Connor

Bill & Judy Pendergast Debbie Penney John Phillips Becky & Cody Plott Jan & Dave Powell Chip & Karen Pryde Dr. Kenneth & Debbie Ray Isabel Richardson Elaine Rindner Eileen Rolnick (In memory of William Iverson) Bill Elmore & Beth Rountree Bill & Jean Ann Rushton Scott & Dorene Savage Karen & Paul Schaefer Patricia Shepherd Carole Sitzer (in memory of Stanley Sitzer) Bill & Karen Skelton Mark Sothmann & Kathleen Lally Carol and Jack Spencer Steve & Danelle Springer Fred Stack Tracy Stanley, Jonah Stanley, Adalynn Riddle Holly & Andy Strauss Peace Sullivan D. Alice Taylor Claire Taylor Janet & Rick Taylor Susan Thomas Pam & Ed Tiles Martha Todd Doris Tomlin Michael & Rebecca Trepper Sandy & Bill Tucker Suzanna Waddell Bill & Ida Walker Paula & Steve Webb Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Weiss Andrew & Kathryn Wells Valerie Williams Richard H Willits Greg Wilson Linda & Bob Winans J&C Enterprises (in memory of Mari McCullough) Bud & Mary Lynn Yost SUPPORTERS ($100+) Diane Adams Barry Aldridge David Aldridge Vic & Mary Anne Allwein Anonymous

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Thomas Doebber Chris Dolman & Cathi Culbertson Diane Doolittle Valerie & Bill Douberley Dana Dubreuil Ginger Ellis Earl Engle (in memory of Constance Engle) Larry & Beth Farmer Emily Fechtenburg Rodney Filasky Steve & Lori Fischer (in honor of Mike Campbell) James & Brenda Fisher Susan Fisher Juliette Fister (In honor of Matthew Glover and Ethan Anderson) Elizabeth Fletcher Debra Fontaine Frank Forbes Gerald & Gayle Foret (in honor of our parents) Robert & Jennie Francis Irene & Lee Friedman Pamela Fuhrer and Larry Goodhue The Fuller Family Rachel Fulp Greg Garvan Marilyn & Allan George Gordon D Giffin Larry Gilliland Barbara Goodman Katherine Grant Sheila Grapes Gerald & Ann Graves Janet Gray & Russell Luke Blaine & Cynthia Greenfield Erinn Groh Lou Hackney & Mark Packard Leah Hammond Garry Hancock Jerry & Paulette Handegan Robert & Diane Hansberry Rowdy Harden Kellee Haselton (in honor of Nat Zegree) Mary Haslam John & Carol Helbling Thomas D. Herring Jr Randy Herron (in honor of Karen Herron) William Hill Patricia Hobbs Lee & Carole Hodges William & Judith Hollenack

Susan Hood Ellen Horst (in memory of Dave Hart) Dick & Eva House Steve Hurst Teresa Iacono (in memory of Mary Louise Iacono) Kate Ingram James & Susan Irvin Susan Jahnke Gerri Jergensen Foster & Judy (in honor of Foster M. Johns, IV) Brad Johnson Paula Jones Glenda Jowers Jim & Janel Jurczyk Katherine Karraker Kathy & Jack Keefer Mary M. Kinard Chuck & Nancy King Rebecca King Brittany Kiteley Paula Klante Mary Klenz Ann & Gene Klimstra Sharon Kopstein Kathleen Kurke Renée La Schiazza Lake Summit Properties LLC Linda & Bill Lambert (in memory of Phoebe Lambert) John R. Lauritsen Mary LaVigne Michael Lawson Vicky Lieber (in memory of Ed Lieber) Violet Ludvick Virginia Lyle Bruce Macdonald Anne Maliff Carolyn Marlowe Donald Mateyka Judith Mayer Carol McCrory and Brenda Clark Stephanie McDonald Ann McFadden Ellen Menkin Carl Miller Stuart Miller George & Rebecca Mills Trudie Mitchell Gary Mohr Sr Wally & Rhonda Momeier Barbara Moore

William Moore Rachel & Jerry Moran Geraldine Morgan Anthony Mumblow Judiann Myers Susan & Joseph Myers (in memory of Bob Sturm) Dennis & Gail Nelson Robert Neubert Heidi Owen (in memory of Mary Reimann) Mary Owen (in memory of Charlie Owen) Michael & Phyllis Owens Judy Peacock William Pender Robert and Laura Petrus Jane Phillips Rick & Elsie Pilarski Don & Brenta Poole Eve & Alan Powell (in honor of Lisa Bryant for her talent, strength, skill, dedication & kindness) Robert and Lorie Primosch Maureen Prunty Richard Pucciarelli Thomas & Susan Purdy (in memory of Sylvestor F. Leahy) Ann & Jerry Pyles Earle & Ann Rabb Jim & Becky Ramsey Bill & Beth Ray Rick & Virginia Rehn John Reingardt RentWNC Lynda Richards Pete & Jan Richards Michelle Rippon Carol Roberson Sue Robinson Regan Roos (in honor of Scott Treadway) Chip & Marcy Ross David Rumbough (in memory of Linda) Mary Michele Rutherfurd Frank & Nancy Rutland Drs. Robert & Barbara Sadowski (in honor of responders) Daryl & Emily Sakol Lydia Sargent Bill Saylor Monroe Scheiner June Scott

William Scrantom Wendy Showalter Patty & Jim Siebert (in memory of Dave Hart) Connie & James Simons Helen Sirett & Ken Hendrix Ann Smith Dee Smith Jaye Smith Punch & Nan Smith Gail & Nelson Sobel Diana Spitzer Ann Stewart Patti Stewart Jeanne & Brantley Sudderth Kim & Mary Taylor Robert & Shirley Teel John Teller Robert Temple Jay & Nancy Thorndike Kay Thorp John & Joanne Thurow Dennis Tinseth Arden Travers Mark & Jane Trexler Diane Turner Charlie & Jane Tyer Robert Utsey Alicia T. Vogel Mayor Barbara Volk Nancy Waclawek Sonja Waddell Gil & Sheila Walden Leslie Wallace Kimberly Ward Joy Warren Bob & Cecily Wells Craig & Arlene Welch Jim West Adrian Wettach Delbert & Linda Whitaker Laura K. White Jay & Patrice Wiggins Heidi Will Kathryn Williams Robert Williams Jeffrey & Debbie Wilson Susan Wittman Christine Woodruff (in memory of Mrs. Mary Reimann) Theo & Ruth Woolsey Leslie Wynne Natalie Zitnick

You can catch Rootabaga Express all Summer long, for FREE!

Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:15am at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site amphitheater.

Thanks to the everyone at the Sandburg home for helping us continue this annual tradition, and thanks Apprentice Program sponsors Lynn and Bob Davidson and Playhouse Jr. Sponsors Dennis and Victoria Flanagan for making this possible!

Preserving the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site for generations to come - would you like to be a part of that legacy? Connect with The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara to find out how. friendsofcarlsandburg.org

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FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE LEGACY GIVING Ensuring arts accessibility, entertainment, and impact for years to come.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s Vagabond Society invites dedicated arts lovers to consider including Flat Rock Playhouse in their estate planning.

We celebrate the following founding members as champions of the arts.

Judy & David Burnstein Wes & Gayle Colby Karen Conley Bob DiBella & Carol Savage Albert & Jeannie Gooch Caroline Gunther Gene & Robin Hamme Gordon & Sarah Herring

Sherri & Rick Holbert Richard B. Hurley Charlotte & Robert Otto Tracy Robinson Lynne & Phil Seymour Janette Boyd Sullivan Sandra Woodfin Williams

Members not only secure the theater’s future but also etch their names into a narrative of artistic brilliance, talent cultivation, and boundless creativity.

Your support through planned giving is a testament to your profound dedication to enriching lives and nurturing our community.

For more information or to become a member of the Vagabond Society, please contact our Development Office at oliviapalmer@flatrockplayhouse.org or by calling 828.693.0403 x 230.